Big Lake, Sherburne County, MN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Big Lake, Sherburne County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Big Lake, Sherburne County and Sherburne County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Sherburne County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
4.5 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.5 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Sherburne County compares with Minnesota
Sherburne County against Minnesota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Sherburne County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Sherburne County | Minnesota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 33.2 | 39.0 | 49.7 | 15% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.5 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.37 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.9% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 2.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 18.1% | 25.6% | 6.2% | 29% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 34.6% | 27.0% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.9% | 19.1% | 13.8% | 22% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.2% | 46.2% | 41.9% | 13% below the state |
| After dark | 14.4% | 20.3% | 24.8% | 29% below the state |
Sherburne County has lower values than Minnesota for crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Sherburne County: 1 in 17 garbage-truck share of crashes is 5.9%, against 2.8% for Minnesota.
Overview
Sherburne County has recorded 398 truck crashes since 2015, with 169 people injured and 14 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 11 days in fully reported years.
With 46 truck crashes reported in Big Lake, Sherburne County since 2015, this page uses Sherburne County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is November with 12.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 4.5%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.2% of truck crashes, vs 46.2% for Minnesota.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 10.8% of truck crashes.
18.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 25.6% across Minnesota.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Big Lake is US-169, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by CR-113 (1), CR-14 (1) and CR-39 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
23 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 5.8% share (Minnesota: 2.8%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in November (30% of them).
They recorded 4.5 deaths per 100 crashes, against 3.5 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Big Lake, Sherburne County fleets
- Build extra time into November routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-169, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at November schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 34.6% of truck crashes here, more than Minnesota; adjust start times where you can.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Sherburne County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-169 | 2 |
| CR-113 | 1 |
| CR-14 | 1 |
| CR-39 | 1 |
| CR-5 184Th St Nw | 1 |
| CR-73 | 1 |
| I-Isth 94 | 1 |
| SR-25 | 1 |
| US-10 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Sherburne County) |
|---|---|
| Usth 10 | 119 |
| Usth 169 | 61 |
| Hwy | 8 |
| 165Th Ave Se | 8 |
| Mnth 24 | 8 |
| 157Th St Se | 4 |
| 205Th Ave Nw | 4 |
| Csah 14 | 4 |
Big Lake, Sherburne County at a glance
| Population | 12,855 |
| Land area | 7.2 sq mi |
| Density | 1,777 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 55309) | $121,711 |
| Median home value (ZIP 55309) | $361,104 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Sherburne County since the 1990s
Combines the FMCSA crash file (all reported truck crashes, real coverage from about 1990) with NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes involving a large truck, 1982–2024).
| Decade | Truck crashes / yr | Change | Fatal crashes / yr (FARS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 30 | +481% | 1.4 |
| 2010s | 30 | +0% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 38 | +27% | 1.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 5 a year in the 1990s and 38 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Big Lake, Sherburne County
How common are truck crashes in Big Lake, Sherburne County?
398 truck crashes have been reported in Sherburne County since 2015, with 14 deaths and 169 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Big Lake, Sherburne County?
NHTSA data shows US-169 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Big Lake since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Big Lake, Sherburne County?
November has the most truck crashes in Sherburne County, 12.1% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Big Lake, Sherburne County?
Since 2015, Sherburne County has reported 23 garbage-truck crashes, or 5.8% of its truck crashes.
How does Big Lake, Sherburne County compare with Minnesota for truck crashes?
Sherburne County records 33.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 39.0 across Minnesota.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Big Lake, Sherburne County?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.